Farm brief Dec. 11

Published: December 11, 2012 4:00 AM

Seminar is on cover crops and no-till

BERLIN -- For dairy grazers, grain and produce farmers, Dave Brandt of Carroll will give a presentation on how he has been using cover crops and no-till on 2,000 acres of corn, beans and wheat in Carroll since 1979. He has been able to successfully increase yields up to 15 percent and soil organic matter by 15 percent using cover crops and no purchased fertilizers.

David Miller will also give a short presentation on the importance of managing soil biology.

The seminar will be Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Nature's Food Market, 4727 U.S. Route 62, Berlin. Cost per person is $10 and the seminar is limited to 30 people. For reservations or questions, call Healthy Heritage at 330-359-2070.